Gagandeep Kaur Sandhu
Eat Smartly
About
Gagan Sandhu, an Accredited Practising Dietitian and the founder of EatSmartly, provides exceptional nutritional care to her clients. As a Clinical Dietitian, Gagan utilizes her extensive experience to assist clients in integrating healthy eating habits into their lifestyles, guiding them towards an active and healthy life through sustainable, realistic, and individualized eating patterns. Her passion for nutrition is evident in her ability to inspire individuals to build a positive relationship with food, all while dispelling common misconceptions about nutrition.
At EatSmartly, Gagan and her team are driven by their passion for nutrition and are dedicated to helping their clients reach their goals, with a focus on building long-lasting relationships and providing exceptional service and expertise.
Approach: Compassionate, evidence-based, and individualised. Focuses on sustainable and realistic goals, building a positive relationship with food, practical meal planning, and empowering clients to make independent healthy choices.
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based, individualised approach focusing on sustainable, realistic eating patterns. Includes comprehensive assessments (anthropometry, medical, social, psychological, dietary, exercise and weight histories), personalised meal plans, mindful eating, portion control, energy intake reduction, behavioural goal-setting, and targeted dietary approaches based on individual goals and health conditions. Member of ASDAH indicating awareness of size diversity and Health At Every Size principles.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Qualifications
- Master of Nutrition & Dietetics
- Bachelor of Food Science & Technology (Honours)
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
- Certification in National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia (DA)
- IDA (Indian Dietetic Association)
- ASDAH (Association of Size Diversity & Health)
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider. Likely eligible for EPC/Chronic Disease Management Plan rebates; specific rebate amounts or session limits not stated on website.
NDIS
NDIS provider for self-managed and plan-managed participants. Services claimable under: Improved Health & Wellbeing, Improved Daily Living, Assistance with Daily Life. Offers telehealth and face-to-face (home or supported disability accommodation). Assessment typically 1–1.5 hours; complex cases up to 2 hours. Can prescribe oral nutrition support products.
DVA
DVA provider (listed in Dietitians Australia directory).
Referral
Referral form available on website. GP referral likely required for Medicare EPC claims; self-referral appears possible for private/NDIS.
Book a Consultation
NDIS dietetic assessments typically 1–1.5 hours over one session; complex cases may require up to 2 hours across multiple sessions. General consultation details not explicitly stated beyond 1:1 format.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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